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James Harold Wright

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James Harold Wright, 88, died Thursday, March 10, 2011, in Clarendon.

Services were held Monday, March 14, in Robertson Funeral Directors Saints Roost Chapel in Clarendon with Rev. Darrell Burton, Chaplain of Hospice of the Southwest, and David Lowrie, Minister of Agape Christian Church in Clarendon, officiating.  Interment was with US Navy Honors will be in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon.  Arrangements were under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Mr. Wright was born May 24, 1922, in Detroit, Michigan to Ernest Walter and Elizabeth Margaret Koenders Wright. 

He was a Veteran of the US Navy serving in WW II and was in Pearl Harbor on the day of attack on December 7, 1941.  James retired from Mobil Oil working as a Refinery Operator.  He was a great athlete and especially enjoyed playing baseball in school, Navy, and for Mobil Oil.  While traveling, James stopped in Clarendon, decided to stay, and has been a resident since 1990.  He was a member of Agape Christian Church in Clarendon.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Barbara Wright; and his brother, Ernest Wright.

Survivors include his son, Stephen Wright, of Barboursville, VA; two daughters, Jeri Musso, of Gilbert, AZ and Linda Lowe, of Dallas, TX; his sister, Dru Cook, of Placerville, CA; his special friend, Freida Tucker, of Clarendon; seven grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren.
The family suggests memorials to the Donley County Senior Citizens, PO Drawer B, Clarendon, Texas  79226 or to Agape Christian Church in Clarendon.
 

Bobby J. Skelton

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Bobby J. Skelton, 89, of Amarillo, died Sunday, March 13, 2011, in Claude.

Graveside services will be at 11:00 am Saturday, March 19, 2011, at Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon with Rev. Lloyd Stice, Pastor of First United Methodist Church in Clarendon, officiating.  Arrangements are under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Bob was born November 22, 1921, in Clarendon to Luther and Mayme Skelton.  He was a 1938 graduate of Clarendon High School and served in the U.S. Coast Guard from 1942 until 1945 during which time he participated in the occupation of Okinawa.

Bob was a self-employed retail businessman with stores in Clarendon and the Capitol and Herring Hotels in Amarillo.  He was a member of the Clarendon Masonic Lodge #700 AF & AM for sixty-five years and was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Clarendon.  He was an avid football fan.

He was preceded in death by his parents and four brothers, Durwood, Cecil, Fred, and Willard Skelton.  Survivors include his sister-in-law, Frances Skelton of Clarendon; nephew, Durwood Jr. of Midland; niece, Paula Skelton Odom and husband Gene of Aledo; nephew, Sandy Skelton and wife Diane of Clarendon; niece, Candy Skelton Scarborough and husband Charles of Abilene; eight great nieces and nephews; ten great-great nieces and nephews; one great-great-great niece; and his good friend Eddie Taylor of Amarillo.

The family request that memorials be made to First United Methodist Church, PO Box 157, Clarendon, Texas  79226 or to Citizens Cemetery Association, PO box 983, Clarendon, Texas 79226.

 

Waymand “Wally” Moore

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Waymand “Wally” Moore, 52, died Monday, March 7, 2011, in Clarendon. Graveside services were held Saturday, March 12, in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon with Elder Roy Williams and Elder Harry Williams, officiating.  Interment was held at Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon. 

Arrangements were under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.
Wally was born August 30, 1958, in Nacogdoches.  He married Lynn Weatherton on June 26, 2010, in Clarendon. 

He had been a resident before moving to Clarendon four years ago.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, cooking, and was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan.  He was a member of the St. Stephens Baptist Church in Clarendon.

He was preceded in death by his mother.

Survivors include his wife, Lynn Moore of Clarendon; two sons, Augaise Moore and Jesse Strong of Amarillo; a daughter, Kandy Taylor of Amarillo; two nieces he raised as daughters, Lynzee Bryley and Kia Bryley of Clarendon; a brother, Alvin Nelson of Albuquerque, NM; two grandchildren, Amber & Bobby Strong; and numerous family and friends.

Broncos fall to Tenaha

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The Clarendon Broncos were defeated by the Tenaha Tigers this morning at the State Semi-Finals game. Final score was 72 - 59. Congratulations, Broncos on a great season! Clarendon Enterprise/Roger Estlack

Roll over

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Jack Garzon of Houston examines some of his personal items after he rolled his 2007 Cooper west of Lelia Lake Monday afternoon. Department of Public Safety Trooper Chad Simpson said Garzon told him that a white pickup had changed lanes in front of him suddenly as he was eastbound on US 287 causing Garzon to over-correct to the right then the left then the right and then the left again before rolling the vehicle in the median. The driver got of the car on his own and escaped injury. Enterprise Photo / Roger Estlack

Go Bronchos!

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Paulette Kidd, Pat White and Leslie Owens show the Hedley's pride in the BRONC"H"OS. Enterprise Photo/Kari Lindsey

Next stop: Austin

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The 2011 Regional Champion Broncos. Enterprise Photos / Roger Estlack & Julie Shields
Wow! No other word describes what took place in the Regional Tournament over the weekend as the Clarendon Broncos battled and muscled their way through two good opponents to capture the Regional Championship in Levelland at the Texan Dome on the campus of South Plains College.

Now, it all comes down to two games. The two most important games of the season await the Bronco team in Austin beginning Thursday.

The Clarendon Broncos suffered through a 41-year dry spell from the state basketball tournament, but broke new ground with a dominating team and a great coaching staff.
The last appearance at state by Clarendon’s basketball team happened in 1970 when the Bronchos played for the state title but were defeated by Kennard. Several present Clarendon residents were part of that team. The Bronchos also made the state tournament the previous year but were defeated in the semi-final game. The 1968 team qualified for the Regional tournament but was unable to move on.

But this 2011 team is ready to make basketball history and is determined to bring home the gold.

The Broncos were named Regional Champions by stomping the White Deer Bucks on Saturday in the final game of the Regional Tournament.

The 67-52 win over the Bucks followed a close 47-40 win over Farwell on Friday. There was no question as to who was the dominant team in the Regional Finals game as the Broncos went on a scoring frenzy in the first quarter to set the tone for the game.
After White Deer posted four points to begin the game, the Broncos took control and scored 14 straight points with about two minutes left in the quarter. They quickly upped that point spread to 13 at the end of one. Things just got better in the next period as the Broncos made good on several White Deer turnovers and led by 20 at the break. All in all, the Bronco pressure defense caused 35 White Deer turnovers, which converted into 33 points for the Broncos.

The Broncos were able to coast in the second half of play, but they never lost their intensity and determination to win. Johnny Gaines put in 22 points, Chris Crump added 12, and Mike Crump had 10 to lead the Broncos. Brayden Phillips had eight, Cole Ward put in seven, and Justin Shillings had seven.

Surrounded by new displays of gold in his office, first year Bronco coach Brandt Lockhart was sporting a huge grin on his face as he commented on the games.
“Our kids played great,” Lockhart said. “They were ready to go.”

And go they did. The Broncos out-hustled, out-played, and out-lasted the Bucks making the game look simple, as they never missed a beat on either end of the court. But it was the intense defense that set the tone for the lopsided game.

“We hurt them a lot with our pressure defense,” Lockhart said. “We caused a lot of turnovers and were able to score from them. They have worked so hard and they deserve this.”

On Friday, the Broncos stayed the course against Farwell in a back and forth game that was close to the end. Twelve clutch free throws in the final two minutes of the game by the Broncos gave them the edge they needed in the highly contested game.
Last Wednesday, the Broncos closed out Gruver 55-50 to earn a spot in the Regional Tournament. In the Farwell game, Gaines had 19 and Phillips scored 15; and in the Gruver game, Gaines scored 25, while Phillips added 14.

The Broncos will face off against Tenaha in the semi-final round of the state tournament at 8:30 a.m. Thursday morning in Austin at the Frank Erwen Center; and if victorious, they will play the winner of Eula and Evadale on Saturday morning also at 8:30 a.m.

Tenaha is 27-9 going into the tournament and is ranked 24th. They defeated two top five teams on their way to the state tournament by one point in each game.
The Broncos are at 24-6 and have been ranked number one all season. They are determined to hang on to that ranking for the duration and have the ability to do so.
“Tenaha is not tall, but they are quick,” Lockhart said.

The Broncos are quick as well and are in a great place to take it all the way. They are, like Coach Lockhart said, “ready to go.”

CISD will be closed for state tourney

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Due to the Clarendon High School Bronco basketball team advancing to the state championship, school will release at 12:30 on Wednesday and close on Thursday and Friday in order to give everyone the opportunity to travel to Austin and support the Broncos.

These days will have to be made up on April 9 with Saturday school from 8:30-12:30; April 22 due to the closing in February caused from bad weather; and May 2 will make up the final day.

“It will all be worth it when the Broncos return with that state championship trophy,” high school principal Larry Jeffers said. “Go Broncos!”

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